tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post143211607910107884..comments2023-10-19T10:51:43.826-04:00Comments on Author Amok: You Took a Big Chance at the High School DanceAuthor Amokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-46195234627637071232014-10-03T11:40:10.854-04:002014-10-03T11:40:10.854-04:00Love her individual spirit! Your kid rocks. That i...Love her individual spirit! Your kid rocks. That is all.Charles Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18336052424127127605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-2861279116914454182014-09-20T20:40:07.715-04:002014-09-20T20:40:07.715-04:00I read this after I saw the picture you posted on ...I read this after I saw the picture you posted on #PoetryFriday. I admire your daughter for taking a stand and being a courageous risk taker. i actually like the way she dressed-very stylish. The poem you found was a winner tool.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-73746659505797125442014-09-20T13:49:23.596-04:002014-09-20T13:49:23.596-04:00How awesome is this poem? And so fitting for one ...How awesome is this poem? And so fitting for one of the awesomest daughters ever. (She takes after her mom.) You must be SO proud.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-5647087042274377772014-09-19T18:24:04.675-04:002014-09-19T18:24:04.675-04:00This is so great! I love the honesty of your ambi...This is so great! I love the honesty of your ambivalence and your daring daughter. You found the perfect poem to celebrate her courage. :-)Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-4479679215125798292014-09-19T17:46:47.543-04:002014-09-19T17:46:47.543-04:00Kudos to you for raising such a strong young woman...Kudos to you for raising such a strong young woman not afraid to be herself in a difficult world. I cheer the both of you. I also have Walk This Way playing on repeat in my head now. :)Susan Taylor Brownhttp://www.susantaylorbrown.com/poetry-friday-celebrate-with-me-an-original-poem/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-32287503135362367892014-09-19T17:35:10.555-04:002014-09-19T17:35:10.555-04:00Oh, how I can relate. My daughter who is now 29 w...Oh, how I can relate. My daughter who is now 29 wore a piece of cloth (white silk) to a party. The cloth was wrapped around her thin, muscular shape (she was a swimmer) and she pulled it off. She is still a fashionista but is more conservative when she dresses for court. She is now a lawyer. I hope she embraces her individualism. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-23990605633185240022014-09-19T13:15:06.716-04:002014-09-19T13:15:06.716-04:00I love, love, love this post on many levels - espe...I love, love, love this post on many levels - especially your perfect Mama words: "It's also okay if you dare to be different. People might judge you. That stinks, but be prepared for it. You get to decide what works best for you." No truer words spoken, Laura. Brava! And yay for your daughter's bravery and "Paper Dress", a poem that celebrates that bravery. = )Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-73690813362187041352014-09-19T12:22:35.223-04:002014-09-19T12:22:35.223-04:00Laura, thanks for sharing "The Paper Dress.&q...Laura, thanks for sharing "The Paper Dress." Your daughter's courage to be herself surely grew from her family's acceptance and encouragement. Congratulations to all of you!Joyce Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905709719444916488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-32451488377363547562014-09-19T12:17:21.757-04:002014-09-19T12:17:21.757-04:00I love the outfit she has planned and I love the t...I love the outfit she has planned and I love the thoughtful words you shared with her. Liz Steinglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614059299412727544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-76313669176071423632014-09-19T10:27:23.984-04:002014-09-19T10:27:23.984-04:00Oops, I meant "natty." :)Oops, I meant "natty." :)jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-17337288582926641542014-09-19T10:25:46.411-04:002014-09-19T10:25:46.411-04:00Well, I love the idea of a nappy suit and kudos to...Well, I love the idea of a nappy suit and kudos to your daughter for being brave enough to be original and true to herself. It will be interesting to hear how the kids react when they see her.jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-30275291607907812402014-09-19T09:39:18.883-04:002014-09-19T09:39:18.883-04:00Wow--that poem gets me in the gut. Good luck to yo...Wow--that poem gets me in the gut. Good luck to your daughter, and kudos to her for rocking her own style:)laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-26051201011749544462014-09-19T09:32:11.686-04:002014-09-19T09:32:11.686-04:00Sounds like she has a good plan. I'm admiring ...Sounds like she has a good plan. I'm admiring the tux look!Dorainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04421672075192660319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-54894595634604743872014-09-19T08:59:03.861-04:002014-09-19T08:59:03.861-04:00I still remember the agony over the dressing, &...I still remember the agony over the dressing, & my daughter simply rejected them all, never went. I love that you're talking through it, supporting her, & hope it goes beautifully. I bet she'll be fabulous! Strong, thoughtful young women is what we need everywhere, glad to hear your daughter is one already! I'll share the poem with the teachers of our oldest students!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-19031111902107727662014-09-19T08:02:57.651-04:002014-09-19T08:02:57.651-04:00Thanks, Amy. I'm excited for her and proud tha...Thanks, Amy. I'm excited for her and proud that she's sticking to her plan.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-60475732904976995672014-09-19T07:30:01.018-04:002014-09-19T07:30:01.018-04:00Sorry, I'm having a hard time commenting becau...Sorry, I'm having a hard time commenting because "Walk This Way" is playing so loudly in my head now. Your fault, Laura! Good luck with your Electric Run & I hope Julia enjoys getting together with her friends at the dance. Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-79272709771692364952014-09-19T00:47:08.909-04:002014-09-19T00:47:08.909-04:00Here's to women of all ages who wear what they...Here's to women of all ages who wear what they wish, who are who they are, who help us all do the same. Big high-fives and hugs to mother and daughter both. I'm so glad to have you in my circle. 'Love this poem and hope your daughter has a blast! Amy LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625469276544426664noreply@blogger.com